Taco Soup (Meatless) (GF)

½ tsp. salt
½ tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. Italian seasoning
½ tsp. ground pepper
1 chopped onion
1 chopped green pepper
2-3 sliced carrots
1 ½ - 2 cups vegetable broth (buillion and water work)
1 8 oz. can tomato sauce
1 14 oz. can Italian diced tomatoes
½ -1 cup Hunt’s Spaghetti sauce
½ - 1 tsp. Chili powder (optional, does make it spicy)
½ tsp. ground pepper
2-3 Tablespoons Taco Seasoning
1 14 oz. can corn kernels
1 14 oz. can of black or kidney beans
1 Tablespoon Lime Juice
½ tsp. Tabasco Sauce (optional, does make it spicy)
Salt to taste

Sour Cream
Shredded Cheese
Tortilla Chips

In soup pot... Add onions and start to brown onions. Add green peppers, carrots and vegetable broth, sprinkle with salt, garlic powder, Italian Seasoning, and pepper.  Bring to a boil, just until carrots start to soften. Add tomato sauce, tomatoes, spaghetti sauce, and chili pepper. Bring to a boil, turn down to a simmer. Add pepper to taste, taco seasoning, corn, beans, and bring to a simmer again. Turn off and let sit for 10-15 minutes.

Just before serving add lime juice and Tabasco sauce and salt to taste.

Serve with a dollop of sour cream, shredded cheese, and chips on top.
Alisha Bailey, Indy